Numbers 11:6 kjva — But now our soul is dried away: there is nothing at all, beside this manna, before our eyes.

King James Version with Apocrypha

"But now our soul is dried away: there is nothing at all, beside this manna, before our eyes."

— Numbers 11:6, King James Version with Apocrypha

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Numbers 11 — Context

3

And he called the name of the place Taberah: because the fire of the Lord burnt among them.

4

And the mixt multitude that was among them fell a lusting: and the children of Israel also wept again, and said, Who shall give us flesh to eat?

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We remember the fish, which we did eat in Egypt freely; the cucumbers, and the melons, and the leeks, and the onions, and the garlick:

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But now our soul is dried away: there is nothing at all, beside this manna, before our eyes.

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And the manna was as coriander seed, and the colour thereof as the colour of bdellium.

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And the people went about, and gathered it, and ground it in mills, or beat it in a mortar, and baked it in pans, and made cakes of it: and the taste of it was as the taste of fresh oil.

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And when the dew fell upon the camp in the night, the manna fell upon it.

Numbers 11:6 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Numbers 11:6 say?
Numbers 11:6 in the King James Version with Apocrypha reads: “But now our soul is dried away: there is nothing at all, beside this manna, before our eyes.”
Where is Numbers 11:6 in the Bible?
Numbers 11:6 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Numbers, chapter 11, verse 6.
Who wrote Numbers?
Numbers is traditionally attributed to Moses (traditional). It was written c. 1446–1406 BC.
What is the book of Numbers about?
Numbers records Israel's forty years of wilderness wandering — two censuses (hence the name), rebellions, the failure at Kadesh-Barnea, and the slow journey to the plains of Moab. It is a sober portrait of human unbelief and God's patient faithfulness across a generation.
What are the major themes of Numbers?
Numbers explores themes including Wilderness, Faithfulness, Rebellion, Guidance, Provision. These themes shape the meaning and context of Numbers 11:6.
What translation should I read Numbers 11:6 in?
Numbers 11:6 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Numbers 11:6?
Numbers 11:6 reads (KJVA): “But now our soul is dried away: there is nothing at all, beside this manna, before our eyes.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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